House Committee Reviews Andaman Airport Project, Touts Progress

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The House Committee for Transportation closely monitors the ongoing construction of the Andaman International Airport in Phang Nga. Scheduled to open by 2030, this ambitious project hopes to rejuvenate the local economy and accommodate increasing tourism. On a recent site visit, committee chairman Kroomanit Sangpoom expressed satisfaction with the project's advancement, particularly concerning land restitution and infrastructure progress.

 

The development, sprawling over 7,300 rai, will boast two runways and the capacity to handle 43 flights per hour. It aims to manage 22.5 million passengers annually, serving as a crucial extension to the overburdened Phuket Airport. Conservation concerns had initially shifted the project from a forest reserve area to its current site in Takua Thung district.

 

To ensure a harmonious blend of development and community welfare, a special subcommittee will be formed, tasked with assessing investment value and public impact. A 20-million-baht contract was awarded for a preliminary feasibility study, investigating the economic, environmental, and social dimensions, which will guide the subsequent detailed design and environmental assessments.

 

With cross-agency cooperation and strategic relocation, hopes are high for Andaman International Airport to become a key transit hub in southern Thailand.

 

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-- 2024-10-23